Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Foley is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,685. Residents earn $58,092 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Foley receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Foley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Foley is $58,092, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Foley is $192,600, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,006 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Foley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,092 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,512 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,111 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,466 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,490 |
| County GDP | $4,897M |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Healthcare | 198 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 161 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,425 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $192,600 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $252,504 |
| $/Sq Ft | $115 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,006 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,425 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,934/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 198 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6636°N, 93.9095°W |
| County FIPS | 27141 |
Winner: Republican by 34.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 198 |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |